antivirus android apps remain one of the most popular types of applications on android. whether or not these apps are needed is a subject that has been debated ad nauseum. generally, you don’t need one if you play it safe, only download apps from the play store, and keep your security settings enabled. however, there are those who like to take a walk on the wild side and not do those things. in any case, here are the best antivirus apps and anti-malware apps for android.